Experienced Microwave Radio Technician / Installer

WIS is currently looking for experienced microwave radio technicians/installers with the following experience and qualifications:

Experience Requirements

·          Microwave, DSX, MUX, DC power equipment installation

·          Cable ladders / cable trays installation

·          Cross connecting circuits on DSX panels

·          ENG, camera and broadcast equipment installation

·          Familiarity / experience performing RF/microwave related tests utilizing a full array of RF microwave laboratory equipment

·          Data/telecom electronic equipment.

·          Wire-wrapping

·          IP Networking

·          Experience working in frequency ranges from 2-23 GHz

·          Experience and comfortable working around DC and AC power (110VAC, 220VAC)

·          Troubleshooting, and evaluating data related to RF/microwave systems

·          Preparing install reports, troubleshooting documentation and turn up documentation

·          Preparing / developing path engineering

·          Preparing BOM's, schematics, rack layout, or system flow chart diagrams

·          Experience with “hot cuts” in a high traffic/high risk environment.

·          Experience with television, broadcast, and ENG systems, satellite, camera, modems, encoder, HD/NTSC, DC power -48V, +24V battery backup / UPS systems, BTS equipment a plus

Knowledge / Skill / Certification Requirements

·          Telco and interconnect systems

·          Digital data transmission

·          Experience and ability to investigate electronic system RF/microwave susceptibilities to frequency, modulation, and aspect angle

·          Experience with Alcatel, Harris, NEC microwave radios.  Certification a plus.

·          Ability to analyze RF and microwave performance for antenna/source/transmission line and RF systems

·          Ability to install, configure, integrate and test ENG equipment

·          Ability to assist in the preparation of install reports, troubleshooting documentation and turn up documentation

·          Ability to read schematics and various components

·          Possess and maintain a working knowledge / understanding of:

o         Test equipment including spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, BER testers, frequency counters, network analyzers, and RF line sweep equipment.

·          Certified and/or proven experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and upgrading:

o         Microwave radios, particularly:  Harris Constellation, Harris TRuepoint, Alcatel MDR8000, Alcatel 9500, NEC NLite

o         ENG systems particularly: NuComm, BMS, NSI, MRC and Troll

Other Requirements

·          Standard hand tools, general assembly techniques, and blueprint interpretation

·          Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various other computer software.

·          Attention to detail, problem solving, time management and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills required

·          Tower-climbing experience preferred

Preferred Industry Training and Certifications

First Aid / CPR, RF Site Safety, Tower Safety and Rescue certified, Coax and Connector training, Microwave training, radio experience (see above), Line Sweep certification, OSHA 10-hr, and other safety and/or industry-related certifications a plus.

Are You Ready to Become Part of a High-Performance Team?

Wireless Infrastructure Services (“WIS”) is a full service wireless telecom company specializing in wireless, microwave, and broadcast services. We are currently searching for highly qualified and motivated professionals ready to join a fast-paced, safety conscious, and success driven team!

WIS is a fast-paced company where safety, quality, and 100% client satisfaction are the goals of each and every employee. This means that we are looking for candidates who are willing to put in extra time and effort every day; not just occasionally. WIS is not a typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. type of company, and neither are our employees. In order to provide exceptional products and service to our clients, employees must share the company’s mission to be the best in the industry.  To achieve this goal, WIS seeks talented, highly motivated, and dedicated candidates who understand the demands of the industry.  Interested candidates must be willing to work long days, irregular hours, overtime, double shifts, weekends, nights, holidays, and travel as required by business needs.

Our expectations for each and every employee are demanding and challenging, and in return we offer competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, per diem, cell phone allowance, bonus incentives, profit sharing, company sponsored training, and an array of other benefits and perks!

If you have the experience and drive to become part of this highly successful team, please submit your resume and salary requirements to hr@microwavespecialists.com . All positions are located in Southern California, unless otherwise stated. Relocation assistance is not provided.

For additional information about employment with WIS and to view all available opportunities and job descriptions, please visit our website at www.microwavespecialists.com.